Beneficiaries(
Target Group): The
Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches,
affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing
applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, Egypt,
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal,
UK, USA and Canada.

Benefits(Value/
Inclusions): The
Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses
only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships.
Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from
other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the
Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those
who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Description

‣ The
Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each
year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing
countries who have no other means of financing their studies.

‣ Scholarships
are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive
application process once a year.

‣ The
Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses
but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when
doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the
student.

‣ Requests
will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students
doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be
of interest to the Aga Development Network.

‣ Applications
for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications
from students who have already started their course of study.

Eligibility

Preference
is given to students under 30 years of age. See selection Criteria
below.